Episode 210

210 - Charity is Good Business - with Michael Green

Professional Auctioneer, Travel Consultant and Charity Consultant Michael Green of Michael Green Auctions joins Trade Show University today to discuss why having a charitable component to your business is Good Business!

In this episode - Part 1 of a 2-part series on Charity in your Business - Michael and I discuss implementing a charitable part of your business, and he gives a 7-step framework on selecting the right charity or non-profit organization to align with.

  1. Make sure the Charity's values align with yours
  2. Do your Due Diligence and Research the non-profit options
  3. Evaluate the Charity's impact
  4. Review their Financials
  5. Consider their other Partnerships
  6. Determine overall compatibility between the non-profit and your organization
  7. Have your Team be part of the selection process

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Jim Cermak - Trade Show Trainer, Podcast Host & Founder of Trade Show University - has over 30 years of marketing, coaching and training experience. Plus he has planned, exhibited and attended hundreds of trade shows. He knows how to get businesses More Leads, More Sales and Better ROI at their shows, conferences and events. Go grab a spot on his calendar to see what he can do for you: https://calendly.com/tradeshowu